When Dealing with Obstacles in a Persuasive Message, You Should

question 47

Multiple Choice

When dealing with obstacles in a persuasive message, you should

• A) ignore any negative aspects of the argument.
• B) blame any problems on the reader.
• C) only tell the reader about the positive aspects of your idea.
• D) address them directly.

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that mediates between the demands of the id, superego, and reality.

Phallic

Pertains to the third stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, focusing on the pleasure center around the genital area during the ages of 3 to 6 years.

Anal Character

A term from psychoanalytic theory referring to a personality type resulting from a fixation at the anal stage of development, characterized by orderliness, stubbornness, and a focus on control.

Oral Character

A personality type in psychoanalytic theory associated with issues in the oral stage of development, such as dependency.